PS1U+ - X45 Manual SD3.qxd 30/01/2004 08:42 Page 1 SAITEK X45 DIGITAL JOYSTICK AND THROTTLE USER MANUAL MANUEL D'UTILISATION BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE D'USO MANUAL DEL USUARIO PS1U+ - X45 Manual SD3.qxd 30/01/2004 08:42 Page 2 Joystick Head 'Pinkie' LED Indicator Missile Launcher 2 x 8-way Hat Switch Throttle (Reverse Angle) 2 x Rotary Controls 4-way Hat Switch Rudder Control Joystick 4 x Fire Buttons Missile Launcher 2 x 8-way Hat Switches Pinkie Switch Throttle Rudder System 2 x Fire Buttons 4-wayHat Switch Throttle Control with Detents Rudder Control 2 x Rotary Controls Control Commands on Base Mouse controller/8-way Hat Switch 3 x Mode Status LEDs Control Commands on Base PS1U+ - X45 Manual SD3.qxd 30/01/2004 08:42 Page 3 GETTING STARTED In order for this product to function correctly please install the drivers on the CD supplied with this product. INSTALLATION FOR USERS OF WINDOWS® XP A) Drivers Only For Typical Users The software on the CD supplied with this product has been thoroughly tested and complies with all Microsoft standards. However, we recommend that prior to installing any 3rd party software you create a restore point to return to should you encounter any difficulties. Windows®XP users can do this by clicking on Start followed by Programs, then Accessories, System Tools and finally on System Restore. In the window that appears select Create a restore point and then click on Next. You will be prompted to supply a name for this set-up. Should you then encounter any difficulties during the installation process you can follow the same path to restore your PC to its pre-installed state. With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running and insert the Saitek Smart Technology CD into your CDROM drive. 2 When the Introduction Screen appears, click Install Software to continue. 3 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. (If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows® Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.exe and click OK - where D:\ is letter of your CD-ROM drive). 4 After reading the Disclaimer, select the I accept the terms of the Disclaimer option and click Next to continue. 5 At the Driver Setup screen, plug in your controller and click on Next. 6 At the Driver Setup screen, click Next to test your controller. 7 When the Saitek Controller screen appears, try out all your controller's buttons and controls to show that it is working properly. When you have finished, click OK. 8 At the Software Setup screen, select Do not install the SST Programming Software and click Next. The Programming Software can be installed at a later date by following instruction (B). below 9 At the Registration screen, select Check this box to register now and follow the on-screen instructions, or you can choose to select this option later. 10 Click on Finish to complete the installation. 1 PS1U+ - X45 Manual SD3.qxd 30/01/2004 08:42 Page 4 B) Drivers and Programming Software For Advanced Users 1 2 Follow points 1 ­ 7 of the install procedure in A), then at the Software Setup screen, select Install the SST Programming Software and click Next. In the following Software Setup screen, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. At this point you will be asked to install such features as the Saitek Magic Mouse, HID-compliant mouse, Saitek Magic Keyboard and HID Keyboard Device (these are what XP calls the various elements of your Saitek controller). Continue to click on Next and Finish to accept the installation until the Registration screen appears. At the Registration screen, select Check this box to register now and follow the on-screen instructions, or do not select this option and register later. Upon completion of the installation, you have the option to Run Profile Editor, which will give you a view of the 3D programming environment. If you do not wish to see the Profile Editor at this point, just uncheck the box and click on Finish to complete the installation. 3 4 INSTALLATION FOR USERS OF WINDOWS® 2000 A) Drivers Only For Typical Users With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running and insert the Saitek Smart Technology CD into your CDROM drive. 2 When the Introduction Screen appears, click Install Software to continue. 3 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. (If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows® Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.exe and click OK - where D:\ is letter of your CD-ROM drive). 4 After reading the Disclaimer, select the I accept the terms of the Disclaimer option and click Next to continue. 5 At the Device Driver Installation screen, click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions. 6 When prompted, plug your controller's USB connector into your computer, then click on Configure. 7 When the Controller Properties screen appears, click Next to view the Test screen. 8 Now try out all your controller's buttons and controls to show that it is working properly. When you have finished, click OK. 9 At the Programming Software screen, select Typical User and click Next. 10 At the Registration screen, select Register and follow the on-screen instructions or select Register Later and click Next. 11 Click on Finish to complete the installation. 1 B) Drivers and Programming Software For Advanced Users 1 2 Follow points 1 ­ 7 of the install procedure in A), then at the Programming Software screen, select Advanced User and click Next. At the Programmable Controller Drivers screen, click Update and follow the on-screen instructions. PS1U+ - X45 Manual SD3.qxd 30/01/2004 08:42 Page 5 3 4 5 Then at the Installation of programming software successful screen, click Next. At the Registration screen, select Register and follow the on-screen instructions or select Register Later and click Next. Upon completion of the installation, you have the option to Run Profile Editor, which will give you a view of the 3D programming environment. If you do not wish to see the Profile Editor at this point, just uncheck the box and click on Finish to complete the installation. INSTALLATION FOR USERS OF WINDOWS® 98 AND ME A) Drivers Only For Typical Users 1 2 3 4 With your computer switched on, close down any programs that are currently running and insert the Saitek Smart Technology CD into your CDROM drive. When the Introduction Screen appears, click Install Software to continue. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. (If the CD does not run automatically, select Start from the Windows® Taskbar, then Run and type D:\Setup.exe and click OK). After reading and accepting the Disclaimer, click Next to continue. Note: For your controller to work, you must have a minimum of Microsoft® DirectX® 8.1 installed on your computer. The installer will automatically recognize if this software needs to be added, and will allow you to install it directly from the Saitek Product Companion CD, if necessary. If you are asked to install Microsoft® DirectX® 8.1, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions, and then restart your computer when prompted. Make sure that you leave the Saitek CD in the drive when restarting. After this software has been installed, you will automatically be taken to the installation to continue with the next step. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Follow the on-screen instructions and select Yes, I want to restart my computer now when prompted. After the restart, at the Device Driver Installation screen, click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, plug your USB connector into your computer. When the Controller Properties screen appears, click Next to view the Test Screen. Now try out all your controller buttons and controls to show that it is working properly. When you have finished, click OK. At the Programming Software screen, select Typical User and click Next. At the Registration screen, select Register my Saitek controller online, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions or select Register Later and click Next. 12 Click on Finish to complete the installation. PS1U+ - X45 Manual SD3.qxd 30/01/2004 08:42 Page 6 B) Drivers and Programming Software For Advanced Users 1 2 Follow points 1 ­ 8 of the install procedure in A), then at the Programming Software screen, select Advanced User and click Next. At the Programmable Controller Drivers screen, click Update and follow the on-screen instructions. At this point you will be asked to insert your Windows® CD, however, DO NOT do this, just click on OK. At the next screen, type C:\windows\system into the prompt and click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. At the Installation of programming software successful screen, click Next. At the Registration screen, select Register my Saitek controller online, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions or select Register Later and click Next. Upon completion of the installation, you have the option to Run Profile Editor, which will give you a view of the 3D programming environment. If you do not wish to see the Profile Editor at this point, just uncheck the box and click on Finish to complete the installation. 3 4 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION A WORD ON DRIVER UPDATES From time to time there may be updates to the driver and programming software for this product. You can check for the latest software updates by visiting the Saitek website and clicking on Downloads. A drop down menu will appear. Select Drivers and Software. FOR WINDOWS® XP USERS; DYNAMIC UPDATES: You can check for Driver modifications using Windows update. Click on Start on the bottom left hand corner of your monitor and then select Windows Update from the menu. Click on Driver Updates then select from any of the update options that appear in the centre of the window. When you have selected the relevant file to download go to the left hand side of the window and select Review and Install Updates. Finally click on Install Now from the centre section. HOW TO TEST YOUR CONTROLLER · · · · · You can do this at any time by Clicking on Start, then Settings and selecting Control Panel in Windows (XP users may only need to click on Start and then Control Panel) Look for an icon called either Game Controllers or Gaming Options (XP users may have to click Printers and Other Hardware first). Open the Game Controllers/Gaming Options window then the name your controller should show up. Click on Properties and this will bring up the test screen. Moving your controller and pressing the buttons should result in a response in this screen; if it's responding in there then you know that the controller is okay. PS1U+ - X45 Manual SD3.qxd 30/01/2004 08:42 Page 7 ENABLING YOUR CONTROLLER IN GAME Most games support game controllers, which you can enable by using a [control] options menu within the Main Menu of the game itself. If you are having trouble working out how to do this or if you're unsure whether the game being used supports game controllers, please refer to the user manual for that game for more help. NOTE: Even if the game you are using does not support game controllers, it is possible to make the controller work in that game using the Saitek Smart Technology programming software (only installed if you chose to be an Advanced User when installing). Using the programming software allows you to program your controller with keyboard and mouse commands, enabling it to work in those games that only have support for keyboards and mice. For help using this powerful programming software, consult the Programming Your Saitek Controller with Saitek Smart Technology Programming Software section in this manual. TROUBLESHOOTING Q My computer is not recognizing the Saitek Controller ­ what's wrong? A 1. Have you installed the drivers on the CD supplied with this product? 2. Check the cable connections. Unplug your controller and plug it back in, making certain that it is securely attached. 3. Have you tested your controller? Please refer to the "How to Test Your Controller" section in this manual for further information Q2 The game I am playing does not recognize my controller - what's wrong? A 1. Ensure that you have conducted the checks in Q1 [above] 2. Does the game you are playing offer support for game controllers? Please refer to the "Enabling Your Controller in Game" section in this manual for further information. PROGRAMMING YOUR SAITEK CONTROLLER WITH SAITEK SMART TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE Introducing Saitek Smart Technology Programming Software Saitek Smart Technology Programming Software (SST) is the software Saitek supplies to configure your Saitek controller for enhanced functionality. SST delivers a powerful set of features, allowing you to program your device with the ultimate configuration for total interaction. Despite a level of sophistication previously unseen in the market, and because of the Saitek Smart Technology inside, the software remains ...